In Loving Memory of Sasha and all the great Rescues that have gone to the Rainbow Bridge.  May their humans left behind and the humans yet to come remember that a rescue’s view of the world is only what we have the privilege to show them.

M.U.S.H
(Malamutes Unsettled Seeking Homes)

MUSH is the rescue and referral division of NCAMA

What is rescue?

Many times, due to unforeseen circumstances, Malamutes must be given up for adoption from their homes. It may be due to death or divorce, or it may be that the dog is just not right for the person's needs.  Many of these Malamutes wind up in shelters all over Northern California.  Through our rescue program, we try to find these dogs temporary foster homes and permanent adoption homes.  Each Malamute is evaluated for health and temperament before being placed in a home.

We try to help all the dogs and families that we can. but we need your help.  We are always in need of FOSTER HOMES to temporarily care for these dogs, as well as volunteers to evaluate and/or transport dogs to and from various locations around Northern California.  Of course, donations of dog food, supplies and money are always welcome too.  We spend a lot of money on boarding for dogs that we cannot find foster homes for and this can become very expensive.  

Can you help?

Contact Maureen Marcus  510-895-9104 or spiritofashadow@aol.com

URGENT NEED

MUSH is in URGENT need of financial assistance and foster homes.

The high volume of Malamutes showing up at the shelters and being surrendered by their owners has forced us to house many of our rescues in kennels. 

We are trying to keep our adoption fees at a reasonable rate.  Adoption fees range from $250.00 to the high end of $500.00 for puppies, but in most cases this does not cover the costs of neutering/spaying, vaccinations, or any medical care some of these rescues need and does not cover any kennel fees. 

If you can offer your time and home as a foster parent or provide financial assistance please contact

Maureen Marcus  510-895-9104 or spiritofashadow@aol.com

Checks can be made payable to NCAMA/MUSH and sent to:

NCAMA/MUSH

c/o Maureen Marcus

please write spiritofashadow@aol.com for mailing address

Limited Edition sculpture of an Alaskan Malamute

Carrying his pack Hand-cast, with real bronze metal finish, hand-numbered

and signed by the artist, who will donate $ 30.00 back to MUSH for each

sculpture sold. Indicate MUSH when ordering in the notes on their own

site paypal or next to your name if paying by credit card from their site at   

                       www.carouselcollectables.com

Contact Rescue:
   Toll Free Hotline phone number: (800) 399-8155
Email address to contact us: rescue@ncama.org                                        

 The rescues have their bags packed

  just waiting for their forever home !

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      so we can be on our way in the car with you !!

       Online Adoption Screening Form

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